This blog post titled Fatal Wrong-Way Crash in Orem details the tragic circumstances that occurred early Sunday morning. Early Sunday morning in Orem, a wrong-way collision on I-15 resulted in one fatality and two injuries.
Wrong-Way Driver Intercepted
The driver, reported before 2 a.m., prompted a UHP trooper to intercept. The trooper and a passenger in the wrong-way car were injured.
Governor’s Insight
Gov. Spencer Cox noted the crash occurred at “freeway speeds and on a blind dip,” heightening the severity of the collision.
Surge of Wrong-Way Incidents
This marks the fifth wrong-way driver incident in the last two weeks, raising concerns about highway safety.
Prolonged Highway Closure
The crash, reported on southbound I-15 in Orem, forced an eight-hour highway closure, impacting traffic until late morning.
Investigating Potential Impairment
UHP Sgt. Andrew Battenfield highlighted the commonality of impairment in wrong-way incidents, pending investigation into this particular crash.
Trooper’s Recovery Journey
Injured trooper Carlos Rios-Redd, facing a broken femur and ankle, is expected to recover but requires surgery.
Ongoing Investigation
Due to the trooper’s involvement, Utah County’s Officer-Involved Critical Incident team and Orem Police lead the investigation.
Wrong-way collisions persist as a significant road safety concern, demanding heightened public awareness and preventative measures.
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